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Supreme Court blocks Trump move targeting mail voting
Elections and votingNewsom called the ruling a California-backed victory after the Supreme Court stopped a Trump action aimed at vote-by-mail.
The Ballot California DeskSep 15, 2026
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News · AZ
Arizona Clean Elections Faces Lawsuit Over Campaign Claims
Elections and votingA lawsuit alleges Arizona Clean Elections pressured candidates to suspend their campaigns; the claim has not been decided by a court.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · PA
Haywood plans Pennsylvania AI safety legislation
Foreign policyThe state senator is developing proposals for AI risk disclosures, transparency reports and reports of serious incidents.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · ID
Candidate profile: Brad Little for Idaho governor
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Brad Little is the only candidate listed in Idaho’s uncontested 2026 race for governor.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Race preview · DE
Melanie Ross Levin is unopposed in Delaware House District 10
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Melanie Ross Levin is the only candidate in the District 10 race ahead of Delaware’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Explainer · DC
2026 District of Columbia general election voter guide
Elections and votingWhat District voters need to check before registering, reviewing the ballot and making a plan to vote in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot District of Columbia News DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · CO
Candidate profile: Eric Phelan in Colorado’s 4th District
Elections and votingRepublican Eric Phelan is one of 12 candidates listed in Colorado’s contested 2026 race for the U.S. House in District 4.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts AG seeks collection ban against debt buyer
Elections and votingA proposed consent judgment would permanently prevent a debt buyer from conducting collection activity if the court enters the order.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee governor proposes Dolly Parton airport name
Elections and votingThe proposal would rename Nashville International Airport to honor Tennessee entertainer Dolly Parton.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TN
Gov. Lee announces Tennessee judicial appointments
Elections and votingThe governor announced appointments to judicial roles in a state government notice published through TN.gov.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts governor proposes better postpartum care
Health careThe health care proposal follows the Lindsay Clancy trial but is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia to vote on citizen-only voting amendment
Elections and votingWest Virginia voters will decide in November whether to add a citizen-only voting provision to the state constitution.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · OH
Ohio senator seeks limits on international college athletes
Foreign policyThe proposal would restrict international student-athletes’ participation in college sports, but it would not change current rules unless enacted.
The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 15, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs first responder protection bill
Elections and votingThe governor approved an Ohio bill intended to strengthen first responders’ work and protections.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Race preview · CA
Three Democrats contest California’s 1st House District
Elections and votingWendy Castanedaleal, Audrey Denney and James M Brock are running in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election for CA-1.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · AR
Candidate profile: Aaron Pilkington
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Aaron Pilkington is running unopposed in Arkansas House District 45 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MD
Maryland agencies asked to model 10% budget cuts
Economy and jobsState budget officials want agencies to plan for tighter spending and show how a 10% reduction could affect their budgets.
The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · IA
Distribution of Iowa Meta Settlement Funds Announced
Elections and votingAn announcement addresses the distribution of Iowa funds from a settlement involving Meta, with no election or candidate directly connected.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TX
Parrish Classic awards four UNT Dallas scholarships
Elections and votingStudents from Duncanville and DeSoto received four UNT Dallas scholarships through the football event.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · HI
Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits
Elections and votingThe justices would not allow the Postal Service to impose a disputed restriction on ballots sent through the mail.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MD
Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service restrict mail ballots, denying Trump the result he sought.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AZ
Hobbs signs 264 Arizona bills after record measure volume
Public safetyGov. Katie Hobbs signed 264 bills into law after a record 2,100 measures were presented in Arizona.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas Sen. Jonathan Dismang resigns for cooperative job
Health careThe longtime Republican lawmaker left the Senate to become vice president of external affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MN
Ellison joins multistate suit to block proposed rule
ImmigrationMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of states challenging a proposed rule described as anti-immigrant.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MI
Environmental group sues Michigan over Copperwood funding
Elections and votingThe legal challenge concerns in Michigan funding for the Copperwood Mine project.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 15, 2026
News · US
Trump EPA moves to repeal Biden power plant carbon rules
Energy and environmentThe agency says removing current and remaining greenhouse gas standards could cut power plant compliance costs by hundreds of billions of dollars.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · US
Patel defends travel and FBI BMW purchases before hearing
Public safetyFBI Director Kash Patel defended his personal travel and the purchase of armored luxury vehicles before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Chuck Kopp
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Chuck Kopp is running unopposed in Alaska House District 10 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Liban Mohamed
Elections and votingLiban Mohamed is a Democrat running in Utah’s contested 1st Congressional District race in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 15, 2026
Explainer · RI
Voter guide: Rhode Island’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingWhat Rhode Island voters should check before registering, reviewing their ballot and voting in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskSep 15, 2026